Andy Ashby vs. Chad Girodo — Career Comparison

Andy Ashby built a career as a starting pitcher and Chad Girodo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Ashby posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.12 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 4.35 and 1.258 for Chad Girodo. By the career numbers, Andy Ashby had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.